SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield police officer, who reported that his service firearm was missing from a Hartford apartment last month during his off-duty hours, was subject to a four-hour disciplinary hearing Wednesday at department headquarters.

Sgt. John M. Delaney identified the officer in question as Kevin Merchant and said a decision regarding potential discipline for him has yet to be made.

Delaney said a written report on the results of the hearing will be forwarded to Commissioner William J. Fitchet, who will then make a decision on potential discipline.

Delaney, aide to Commissioner William J. Fitchet, said the process could take 7 to 10 days. Until then, Merchant will remain on normal duty status with the department.

Capt. Larry Brown, who works in Fitchet’s office, presided over the morning hearing, Delaney said.

Lt. Brian Foley, commander of the Hartford Police Department’s Major Crimes Division, said police were summoned to 416 Franklin St., Apt. B-3, on Oct. 15, at about 6:30 a.m., for a complaint, made by a Springfield police officer, of a stolen or missing firearm.

Foley said Thursday the firearm has yet to be recovered and that Hartford detectives continue to probe the theft. “We are doing our best to try to track it down,” he said.